Delhi AQI spikes to 244, prompting GRAP-1 restrictions across NCR

Delhi's Air Quality Index increased from 179 on October 20 to 244 on October 21, shifting from moderate to poor. The Commission for Air Quality Management issued an order on October 21 activating Stage 1 measures under the Graded Response Action Plan. GRAP-1 restrictions, including bans on specific polluting activities, were imposed across the National Capital Region.